Reviews of The Happy Raven (Restaurant)

Katharine H.

I love that this bar is dog friendly! And they have great drinks that always offer something new.

DeWayne Taylor

One of my absolute favorite places to grab a drink in Lincoln. The atmosphere itself is worth the trip. It's a laid-back place to grab craft drinks in their menu rotates often. The bartenders are friendly in the clientele is too.

Tim Little

Great rare beer selection with rotation often to keep it fresh. Food delivered there is totally okay, so that's a big plus. Dog friendly! Fun music sometimes. Not cheap, but worth your time! Go!

Greg Tunink

Always a great rotating beer selection, comfortable space, games, and friendly, knowledgeable staff

Thomas Wales

They have a great selection of beers and there is a game cabinet in the old style safe.

Art Provost

Great beer!

Lance Etmund

Good selection of beers. But any bar that doesn't serve Budweiser does not get 5 stars from me.

Chris Niemann

Good beer spot

Erica Wright

Great place for craft beer and Nintendo

Ankith Raj

Good service

Matt G

Great somewhat hidden gem. Was one of the few bars that wasn't crazy busy before a game. Great beer selection and has darts. Like how they have self serve water pitchers available.

20kQueso

Fantastic brewpub with a good selection. Also has an N64 and s SNES!

Chelsea H

Hands down my favorite bar in Lincoln. Constantly rotating tap beer, chill atmosphere, and even some little munchie options. They've regularly got Goses and Sours available, which is a HUGE plus for me. The staff is super chill, too. Bonus: they've got an N64 with a TON of games. Absolutely recommended!

Dan

Great selection of local craft beers and kind staff.

Lyn Heaton

Great after work hang out!

Pierced Ear Music

This place is dark shiznik period!!!

Charlie Griesen

Great beer selection.

Chris W.

Neat selection of wines. Only local brews. Has N64. A retro establishment.

Josh Fiedler

Great craft beer bar in downtown Lincoln.

R W Hoskins

Love the wide selection of ever-changing beers. Fun occasional events, Jeopardy happy hour every day

Nate Gleaves

Best craft beer bar in town

Jon Terry

Oktoberfest! So much fun! And huge selection. Friendly and helpful staff.

Adam Vogel

Good events. Friendly. Good drinks. Cozy.

Braden Johnson

Great selection of beer that's always changing. Helpful and knowledgeable bartenders. Can get pretty busy but it's a big place. Plus they have a SNES and N64 you can play.

Raeanne Johnson

Fun place

Cheryl Lindner

Great bar to drink beer. They have a rotating menu of great beers.

Aaron Sheppard

Definitely earned the best bar title. Friendly folks, great rotating selection of beers, board games all in an old bank!

Jamison Van Roekel

Just a great little neighborhood hangout with quality beer and friendly staff

Heather Manns

Love this place! Especially love the science cafe nights where they bring in a food truck and get to pair the food with beer!

Trenton Molczyk

Good service and very clean overall, does not proved any popular beer choices. But good for local choices.

Seth Sowash

Really good beer bar. Good staff, they know what's going on. Really should give it a try.

Daine Patton

Great beer selection amd a chilled laid back atmosphere.

Brittany Warren

Love it

Marcial Sanchez

Great place for new/different beers. Always something to entertain yourself or group of friends.

Mike Rose

Great staff and a constantly rotating selection of interesting craft brews. We especially appreciated that they try to have at least 1-2 ciders on tap as well.

Angela Hammond

Great place! Friendly staff, great brew!

Evan Holland

Good selection, but kinda pricey.

Tony Johnson

Good beer, roomy, good for the husker games

Tim Dexter

Great watering hole with ~20 beers on tap from all over the world. There is always something interesting to try. The staff know their stuff if you are unsure what to have or just want to geek out about beer :0)

Holly Gage

This is a hidden gem in downtown Lincoln. The atmosphere is casual and unstuffy. They allow folks to bring well-behaved dogs in, as well as bringing their own food to accompany their beer. But the beers!!! They feature wonderful craft beers and ciders from all over the country and they have a system which shows how much is left in each keg so if you're trying to decide between two brews, you have information about how much is left. Friendly, knowledgeable staff in a relaxed atmosphere.

BD Softley

The beer is great, but the service is atrocious. I waited for 45 min after ordering my beer and finally gave up and asked for my ticked. The bartender was quite pissy when I ask him to cancel the beer that never arrived off my tab.

Chris Stephan

Ok they have this deal, if you drink 100 different beers you get a t-shirt. I have 6 days left to make it till i leave Lincoln. might have to come back i think. But seriously it's a great pub. If you use the untapped app the beers are put up on the screen when you log in. It's Good place to escape the summer heat and the winter cold. Some really nice beers on tap as well. Great staff

craig james

Great selection of beers

Andrew Amen

Fantastic beers, great people. Very chill and fairly quiet.

Trey Shamer

Best beer bar in Lincoln, possibly all of Nebraska.

daine patton

Great selection of high quality beers. Always something new to drink and good conversation to be had.

Jon Carter

Great selection and a casual atmosphere

Trevor Johnson

Best beer bar in town.

Jeremy Reed

I have only been here 1 time and that was during their trivia night. They have a good selection of beers and ciders. Thier digital menu make it easier to know what's available. There was no table service, we had to go up to get our drinks. Good tempered dogs are allowed inside. Trivia was fun.

Vincent Michael Perez

Quiet, clean, well maintained, great drinks, and respectful staff all in one place. I had a great experience here sitting down with some friends and catching up.

Jason Shonerd

It's got the three things to make a bad great. It's dark, it's quiet, and it has great craft beer and a lot of it.

Kyle Lorenz

Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant selection of beers, very reasonable prices, and a great staff, this could easily become my favorite spot in Lincoln! I also love the super Nintendo set up in the corner and the board game vault!

Doug Glunz

Good selection of microbrews

Five Star Gaming TV

Great

quincy wiens

Best bar in town!!!

Sara Genoways

This place is dog friendly, offers a variety of beers and fun games. The crowd is usually pretty laid back and the bartenders have always been very friendly and knowledgeable. It is a much bigger bar than it would appear from the outside.

mindaruskiful .

My new favorite bar!! We went for a jazz concert and fell in love with this venue. Mostly beer, no food except on a few nights—just so you have the right expectations. But if you’re looking for a classy, friendly bar where you might run into ghosts of famous British authors, this is where I think they’d want to hang out. Board games available. A real stage. Also you get the sense that there are some good, real, thoughtful people behind this business, based on what they do & how they do it.

Mark Hauxwell

The beer selection at this bar is unmatched by any other bar I have been to in Nebraska (and high on the list outside of Nebraska). The selection ranges from local beers to rare releases from around the world. The prices seem on par with or better than what I would expect. The service is good, the special "fest" events are awesome, and the owner seems like a great guy that really knows beer.

donald maas

Killer beer

Julie Hull

Happy Raven is hands-down the best bar in Lincoln. No, the best bar in Nebraska. The staff and owner go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and find a beer that is compatible with their unique tastes. The beer options come over in flights, glasses (as well as 32 oz. growlers to go). They also have a loyalty program where you can earn points toward prizes and keep track of all the individual beers you've tried. Great selection and atmosphere.

Jonathan Harm

Don't say the r word

Eric Thomsen

Great, laid back, craft beer bar, staffed with friendly and knowledgeable craft beer people. Bringing your own food is encouraged. Bringing your dog is encouraged altho we like to think Dixie is the favorite.

james howe

Easily the best craft beer bar in town.

Scott Johnson

Great friendly place. Nice small bar with new beers all the time

Alex Hartzell

Hipster-esque but a very cool place to visit. Beer was great as well. People seemed friendly.

Michael Cahill

Super fun!

Courtney VanSkiver

I love dog friendly bars!

Tony Pusateri

great beer selection, love the atmosphere

Tim Ellingson

Great beer bar. A wide selection that is always changing. A really relaxed environment even when busy. Knowledgeable bartenders.

D.L. Molineu

Great beer selection!

Jason Currie-Olson

Cool place. Great craft beer selection. Made it down for Imperial Stout night.

Miten Bhavsar

Happy Raven constantly rotates their draft beer selection, yet always manages to have quite a few great beers on tap at all times. The staff is all knowledgeable about their beers and always willing to share suggestions or give you a sample if you're having trouble making up your mind. They consistently draw a good crowd, yet it's roomy enough that it never seems crowded or gets so noisy that you can't have a good conversation. And if you get tired of conversing, they also have pool, darts, card and board games, and a SNES console. Also, bring your dog, since they are dog friendly as well.

brookE

The staff knows their beer and can set you up with exactly the right one for you. The games safe adds fun with your friends without cell phones, and the music is on point. It's not a liquor bar, and that's OK, too.

David Cockey

Great bar with great beer.

Jacob Wagner

The boardgames are great! The beer is wonderful.

hv ogkf

Cool beer selection, bit too pricey for me

Prosper VanderWeijden

Skip, expensive beers that mostly taste sour. I couldn't get a bud, a miller, a newcastle, or a heineken. Most beers $8 to $13. Crappy service too. You have to go the bar. Chairs are falling apart.

Mark Aylor

Love going here! If you are stuck in Nebraska, this is where you need to go to get your national craft beer taste on. They always have an amazing selection of local and nationally recognized craft beers. The staff is knowledgeable and can find something everyone will love. The atmosphere is eclectic but fun. It is a great place to come with a group of friends, order a pizza from a local establishment, and sit around talking and sampling some of the best craft beers out there. Matt and team will treat you right. Don't miss this place!

John Paul Sabby

One of the largest beer selections in Lincoln.

Kaleb Anderson

Pros: Great, ever-changing beer selection Menu and prices displayed on screens hanging above the bar Quick service Quiet, relaxed atmosphere Not overrun by college students doing Jager bombs Cons: Closes at 1:00 on weekends for some reason To my knowledge, never has any weeknight or happy hour specials (regular prices aren't super cheap) One of my favorite new spots to grab a beer. Selection is better than almost any other bar downtown. I would come here more often if I could get a pint for under $6 on a weeknight at 6:00 when there are 8 patrons.

Melissa Bagniewski

Fantastic atmosphere, great decor, nice drink selection, and most importantly: their board game vault!

mike behm

Great little place

Tyler S.

Real funky vibe, lots of games in an open sprawling space, hosts near little events like artist/makers markets.

Steven Fassnacht

Great selection. Unfortunately few on tap are local. They do have a wide variety available for off-sales.

John Backer

Nice, chill atmosphere. Laid back and quiet, with Wi-Fi

Candie Turner

I have dietary restrictions that make it so that I cannot drink beer, I was invited here by a friend for her birthday and was super thankful that there were liquor options available. Besides that, the bartenders were accommodating and still friendly. Yes, I knew it was a craft beer place before coming and just hoped there was an option for me. It wasn't expansive but it existed!! Yay!! Decor was awesome, beer selection and price was one of the best in town. You can tell this business is a labor of love and I would recommend it to my friends.

Michael Shuman

Great craft selection. Staff very knowledgeable.

Megan Timperley

Helpful and friendly staff, great selection of drinks.

Kathleen Stencel

Craft beer near campus

Mark Lindner

Nice place for a beer

Chelsea Pontious

Visited for the Stout Festival. Odd layout but the service was phenomenal. Cool beer selection. Would definitely go back!

Jessica Freedman

My favorite bar in Lincoln! A fantastic variety of specialty and local craft beers make this place a standout. The atmosphere is fun and lively and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I always have a good time here and personally, I love the name of the joint. Don’t hesitate to swing by if you are in the area!

Mark Ely

Great beer selection, great staff, and a low key environment. I am never disappointed when going here.

Jim Lafler

One of the best beer bars in lincoln

Brad Rickel

With the ever-changing beer taps this bar has it is always a new trip it is awesome check this place out!!!!

Dustin Anderson

Amazing selection of unique and artisan beers.

Jason McLaughlin

Happy Raven is a Lincoln Gem. Great selection of local and hard to find beers, and a friendly knowledgeable staff. I'd give many more stars if I could.

Caleb Fangmeier

Chill atmosphere and always a fantastic rotating selection of microbrews.

Isaiah Lamb

Great beer, awesome atmosphere. Ton of room.

jacob nordhues

Good beer selection

James Weddle

Perfect craft bar.

Michael Bryant

Always a stellar experience at Dish. The food is absolutely fantastic and the service & atmosphere are tremendous. If you are looking for upscale food and service this is a great choice in Lincoln.

David Shriver

Quiet atmosphere with a great, ever changing selection of craft bears

Jordan Fischer

Not a fan.

Matt Knobbe

Quick rotating craft beer bar and their video wall means you don't have to squint at tap handles or look through an out of date menu.

Mark Reichle

Surprising craft beer venue downtown BORING Lincoln, Nebraska. Even had Digital Pour. Great beer selection, but moderately overpriced. Excellent service.

P T

Great selection, nice atmosphere

Eric Baumgartner

A great variety of beers and a nice atmosphere

MJ Schlosser

Clean, laid back bar. I loved the decor. There is no table service, but the bartender was friendly and fast. Prices were reasonable, but there is no kitchen. This is a pet friendly bar.

Marcus Powers

One of the best craft beer bars in the Midwest also lies between the busy Railyard/Haymarket district (to the west) and crowded college bars (to the east), making it way more accessible with better parking options. tons of expertly curated national and local craft beer taps and tons of seating.

Kevin Pflager

A very nice beer bar. It has a fun atmosphere because it is a very different then the other bars in downtown Lincoln. It is not filled with drunk college kids like most places. They have a huge selection of beer, ale, and ciders. They staff is ridiculously knowledgeable about flavors and beer types. They let you sample beers too so you don't have to commit to drinking a new type of beer you might hate. Overall awesome place for friends who want to have a fun, out of the normal drink, in a relaxed environment.

Rod Overton

Love this place. Nothing but true craft beers. Not a 1 Budweiser, Miller or Coors beer to be found nor any "micro" breweries bought by those big 3.. quiet and friendly..

Avery Ma

Formerly Zens the new owners are refocusing on beer. A number of CO beers are finding their way on tap bolstered by a number of harder to find imports. Had a good time here and hope it sticks.

Aaron Allison

This place was cool. Good concept.

nick jay

I got broken bow beer on tap. They had snes games to play for free. The beer was good and the bar tender was nice. Will be visiting again.

Becky B

Bartender knew his stuff. So nice and very comfortable.

Dominick Vanlaningham

Great place to go for craft beer, good variety of music.

jordan schriner

Great rotating list of craft beers and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The Nintendo 64 in the corner is a nice touch!

Gunnar Malek-Madani

Great beer selection!

Levi Amen

A relaxed environment with fantastic craft beers. If you want to have a beer and chill, this is the place to be.

Brian simonsen

A very relaxed environment with a conversational bartender who made good recommendations. If trying different types of beer is something you like this is a great place.

Krista Vogel

Amazing craft beer bar. Bartenders are great at giving suggestions, and they have a great selection that changes every time you visit. Watch for the special events and tap takeovers!

Jared Broening

Here on a game day and it's incredibly boring

Matthew Keyzer

Favorite bar in town. Really good taps.

Curt

Amazing selection and the happy hour is great too.